Vietnamese Noodles with Steak and Shrimp

Vietnamese Noodles with Steak and Shrimp

Look for rice noodles in the pasta or multicultural aisles of your grocery store and keep them on hand for when you're craving something a little exotic. They cook in even less time than wheat pasta. Any width of noodle will do.

Nutritional facts
<b>Per serving:</b> about

Sodium2154 mg

Protein24 g

Calories407.0

Total fat6 g

Cholesterol124 mg

Saturated fat1 g

Total carbohydrate63 g

%RDI

Iron22.0

Folate15.0

Calcium6.0

Vitamin A69.0

Vitamin C57.0

Method

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles for 4 to 6 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and transfer to serving bowl. Top with cucumber, carrot and red pepper.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together sugar, water, fish sauce, lime juice and garlic; set aside.

Cut beef into thin strips. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef for about 2 minutes or until browned. Add to pasta mixture.